I am licensed in Oklahoma with several years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients from ages 6-60 with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, depression, self esteem, confidence, parenting problems and relationships. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, emdr, psychodynamic and Neuro Psychotherapy. Working together, we will create a plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you and in discovering and exercising hope in your life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Antisocial personality, Commitment issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Fatherhood issues, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OK LPC LPC07400
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Melvin’s guidance is remarkable. His words of encouragement come when I need them the most. He allows me to see things is a positive light even when on balance they might be tough things to deal with. He allows me to sense check my thoughts and brings so much positive reinforcement into my life. Thank you Melvin.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Melvin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Melvin is the first male therapist I have ever given the chance to and I believe God brought Melvin to me when I needed him most. He has been a beacon of hope and a blessing to talk to. I cant wait to continue my journey to peace and great mental health with him.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Melvin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is good
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Melvin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Melvin is great. Excellent communicator,
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Melvin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders